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classification methods
classification methods Any scheme for structuring data that is used to group individuals, or sometimes attributes. In ecological and taxonomic studies especially, quite sophisticated numerical classification schemes have been devised, and an extensive theoretical literature exists relating to them. The methods developed in these disciplines are being applied increasingly in other fields, notably pedology and palaeontology. Various classificatory strategies may be used, e.g. hierarchical or non-hierarchical; and where hierarchical schemes are used, these may be divisive or agglomerative, and monothetic or polythetic, with the divisive polythetic approach being considered the optimum strategy. Compare ORDINATION METHODS.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "classification methods." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "classification methods." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-classificationmethods.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "classification methods." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-classificationmethods.html |
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classification methods
classification methods Any scheme for structuring data that is used to group individuals, or sometimes attributes. In ecological and taxonomic studies especially, quite sophisticated numerical classification schemes have been devised, and the methods developed in these disciplines are being applied increasingly in other fields, notably pedology and palaeontology. Various classificatory strategies may be used, e.g. hierarchical or non-hierarchical; and where hierarchical schemes are used, these may be divisive or agglomerative, and monothetic or polythetic, with the divisive polythetic approach being considered the optimum strategy. Compare ORDINATION METHODS.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "classification methods." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "classification methods." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-classificationmethods.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "classification methods." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-classificationmethods.html |
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classification method
classification method A method of job evaluation in which jobs are placed in certain predefined categories on the basis of job title, job description, and comparison with benchmark jobs. It is mainly associated with large hierarchical organizations such as the civil service and local government. Compare factor-comparison method; job-component method; point method; ranking method.
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"classification method." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "classification method." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O18-classificationmethod.html "classification method." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O18-classificationmethod.html |
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